The special election to complete the term of the late Representative David Scott (D-Ga.) will proceed to a runoff, as reported by Decision Desk HQ. None of the five candidates received more than 50 percent of the vote, leading to a runoff between the two candidates with the highest votes, Marcye Scott, the daughter of David Scott, and another candidate from Gwinnett County.
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Runoff scheduled for special election to fill David Scott's House seat in Georgia
A runoff election will take place to fill the remainder of the late Representative David Scott's term in the House. None of the candidates achieved a majority in the initial voting, necessitating a runoff between the top two candidates.
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Special election for Scott’s House seat in Georgia heads to runoff
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Runoff scheduled for special election to fill David Scott's House seat in Georgia